styxjustrocks
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I have purple iris' peeking thru the ground. How do I feed them? And when?
Also do I need to divide them?
Also do I need to divide them?
How to feed my iris
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Kya D
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What type of iris are they?
If they are bearded iris you do need to divide them about every 4 or so years. I have never used fertilizer on mine they are just really hardy. But some folks may have other opinions so listen to them
http://www.paradisegarden.com/shop/faq_iris.php
This looks like an informative site.
If they are bearded iris you do need to divide them about every 4 or so years. I have never used fertilizer on mine they are just really hardy. But some folks may have other opinions so listen to them
http://www.paradisegarden.com/shop/faq_iris.php
This looks like an informative site.
If they are the spring blooming type you can use a water soluable type fert such as 10-30-15 once the flowers fade (follow direction). Give them a good soaking!
This will give them a good boost for next year's display.
The spring blooming iris form small bulbs and they bloom before sending up a small tuff of leaves.
This will give them a good boost for next year's display.
The spring blooming iris form small bulbs and they bloom before sending up a small tuff of leaves.
I have ...seriously 1000's of blue flag iris. I have never fertilized them. The only time I split them is if I am giving them away ( any one want some? Just pay postage and they are yours)
However, other Iris types, that I have gotten from the very gardeners on this site, I do tend to keep them mulched in and I add compost twice a year. They seem to be doing great!
My blue flag are starting to bloom. Soon I will have a gren and blue sea.
However, other Iris types, that I have gotten from the very gardeners on this site, I do tend to keep them mulched in and I add compost twice a year. They seem to be doing great!
My blue flag are starting to bloom. Soon I will have a gren and blue sea.
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